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You Love More Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Scott 4 Scott Walker	5	2.8	+2.2
The Hissing Of Summer Lawns Joni Mitchell	5	3.12	+1.88
The Real Thing Faith No More	5	3.2	+1.8
Daydream Nation Sonic Youth	5	3.3	+1.7
Juju Siouxsie And The Banshees	5	3.33	+1.67
Bryter Layter Nick Drake	5	3.51	+1.49
Head Hunters Herbie Hancock	5	3.55	+1.45
Funeral Arcade Fire	5	3.56	+1.44
Moving Pictures Rush	5	3.59	+1.41
90 808 State	4	2.69	+1.31

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Rubber Soul Beatles	1	4.12	-3.12
A Hard Day's Night Beatles	1	3.9	-2.9
Sheer Heart Attack Queen	1	3.65	-2.65
Tusk Fleetwood Mac	1	3.46	-2.46
The Village Green Preservation Society The Kinks	1	3.4	-2.4
Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) The Kinks	1	3.39	-2.39
My Aim Is True Elvis Costello	1	3.35	-2.35
The College Dropout Kanye West	1	3.31	-2.31
Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 George Michael	1	3.17	-2.17
Roger the Engineer The Yardbirds	1	3.11	-2.11

5-Star Albums (13)

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Pretenders

2/5

Some good moments and interesting instrumentation throughout. Really enjoyed the instrumental song but some of the poppier songs weakened the record vs the heavier stuff. Feel like other records from the same era hold up better

1 likes

Run-D.M.C.

2/5

Lyrically, a bit of a parody these days but a clearly influential record at the time and had a huge impact on the genre especially mixing rock music and guitars with rap/hip-hop.

1 likes

Street Signs

Ozomatli

1/5

Background music in a burger restaurant or something like that. It was fine but repetitive. Definitely didn’t need to listen to it before I die

1 likes

Hms Fable

Shack

2/5

There were some nice moments (Streets of Kenny, Danielle) on this but that would be obliterated the next minute by the most middle of the road Britpop indie crap. Really frustrating album

1 likes

4-Star Albums (18)

1-Star Albums (12)

Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)

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The Clash

3/5

Decent. Far better than contemporary punk albums at the time. Can see the influence on almost every punk band after them. Wouldn’t re-listen to it often enough but appreciate its pioneering sound

Daydream Nation

Sonic Youth

5/5

An absolute treasure, a gem, the GOAT. King of noise albums. Ruins the rest of Sonic Youths discography for me because the other albums can’t come close to this. Perhaps a little too long would be the only criticism

Nebraska

Bruce Springsteen

4/5

Like it was written by ghosts of American highways and train lines. None of the pomp and polish of his other work but a stunning, stripped back acoustic record that captures the working man spirit of much of Springsteen’s work

Come Away With Me

Norah Jones

2/5

Not hugely keen although she has a great voice

Straight Outta Compton

N.W.A.

3/5

Similar to the Clash’s first album, influenced almost everything after it in that genre and paved a way for rap. But definitely has some dated themes that are a product of the time. Influential, but not a repeat listener for me

Hunky Dory

David Bowie

3/5

The good songs are great and pure classic Bowie, the bad songs are twee and forgettable so makes the listen a slightly up and down experience

The Band

2/5

Started well but trailed off later in the record. Can hear some influences on Springsteens early records here. Nice listen but probably wouldn’t revisit

Pretenders

2/5

Bookends

Simon & Garfunkel

2/5

Very enjoyable record. Instrumentation and vocals are both incredible with some unexpected, modern sounding techniques for the time it was recorded. Prefer the conceptual part/first half of the record as the second half sounds slightly mashed together with off cuts but still great songs

Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)

The Kinks

1/5

A fucking racket…vocals like a cheese grater to the brain

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Lynyrd Skynyrd

3/5

Better record than I thought it would be. Couple of the songs were pretty cookie cutter southern rock noise but some decent classic rock in other places

Scott 4

Scott Walker

5/5

Feels like a soundtrack to a dream. Can see the influences on Nick Cave and Radiohead in places. A really beautiful record

GREY Area

Little Simz

4/5

Dynamic and interesting record with amazing string and acoustic instrumentation. Nice use of guest vocalists and some hard hitting lyrics and themes. Great stuff and a shining example of what rap music can be

Young Americans

David Bowie

3/5

A couple of great tracks on here such as the title track and Across the Universe. It works as a whole album but wouldn’t listen to too many of the tracks on their own. I prefer this sound to the earlier glam rock Bowie

Tago Mago

Can

3/5

Interesting record, background music in the best way. Great example of experimental krautrock and seems to have influenced many bands across many genres. A little frustrating in places because of the length of some passages

Tical

Method Man

3/5

Love the laid back, lo-fi style beats on this. Always enjoy the flow of Methods rapping. Nice use of simple samples.

Run-D.M.C.

2/5

Lyrically, a bit of a parody these days but a clearly influential record at the time and had a huge impact on the genre especially mixing rock music and guitars with rap/hip-hop.

Ghosteen

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

4/5

Beautiful, dark and mysterious. Nick Cave (and Warren Ellis) at his best. I don’t think the Bad Seeds music will ever be for everyone but for those who find joy and comfort in the sadder things in life this album is a must listen.

Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge

Mudhoney

2/5

Some good bits but nothing majorly memorable on there for my liking. Plenty of better records coming out of the grunge scene

My Aim Is True

Elvis Costello

1/5

Just a not very good version of Springsteen’s first couple of records.

Jagged Little Pill

Alanis Morissette

2/5

Definitely better than anticipated. It absolutely stinks of the 90’s but some of the lesser known songs on here are pretty cool compared to the overplayed big hits. The vocals can grate a little for my taste… The musical equivalent of ‘Friends’

The Boatman's Call

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

3/5

A classic bad seeds album but I feel it misses some of the more cinematic elements of the more recent Nick Cave records. Definitely some great moments and probably a grower with more to find on each listen

Street Signs

Ozomatli

1/5

Background music in a burger restaurant or something like that. It was fine but repetitive. Definitely didn’t need to listen to it before I die

Live!

Fela Kuti

4/5

Fantastic record, really enjoyed the vibe from the live recording. Amazing instrumentation throughout. Would never have come across this album without this project…

Post Orgasmic Chill

Skunk Anansie

3/5

The Only Ones

2/5

Hot Fuss

The Killers

5/5

One of the best debut albums ever. Hasn’t aged at all and sounds as good on the 100th listen as it does on the first.

Court And Spark

Joni Mitchell

3/5

The musicianship throughout this is fantastic. Really enjoyed the feel of this album. Knew of Joni but had never taken the time to listen, would definitely revisit the album. Didn’t think the last track really matched the vibe of the rest of the album though.

Electric Warrior

T. Rex

2/5

Glam rock just isn’t for me.

Floodland

Sisters Of Mercy

4/5

I feel like this record has influenced so many of my favourite artists. Went straight back in for a second listen. Big fan 🦇

Marcus Garvey

Burning Spear

4/5

Grew up with a lot of ska and reggae but this album completely passed me by. Wish I’d heard it sooner. Its everything you’d want from a roots reggae album, important themes, beautiful gang vocals, laid back rhythms.

Live At The Witch Trials

The Fall

3/5

Black Metal

Venom

2/5

Much better metal out there. Clearly an influential record but as with most things, what came after is much better. Teachers Pet can get in the bin.

James Brown Live At The Apollo

James Brown

3/5

On The Beach

Neil Young

3/5

Among The Living

Anthrax

3/5

As with most albums of this genre and time, the recording lets it down. Vocals aren’t my favourite from the early thrash records but other than that it’s a pretty enjoyable record.

808 State

4/5

Roger the Engineer

The Yardbirds

1/5

I’ll never understand anyone who wakes up and actively puts this album on

Get Rich Or Die Tryin'

50 Cent

1/5

The College Dropout

Kanye West

1/5

Not listening to any of this cunts records.

Debut

Björk

4/5

Stunning. A couple of songs throw the vibe off a little (there’s more to life…) but overall a beautiful record.

For Your Pleasure

Roxy Music

2/5

Some great, some forgettable. Fun record in places. ‘Editions of you’ was a toe tapper and ‘In every house…’ was a great gothic sounding track. Whole album got more experimental as it went on.

Back To Black

Amy Winehouse

3/5

Never listened to this album yet somehow knew almost every song from it. Not to my taste but an absolute hit machine at the time.

Technique

New Order

2/5

Sounds like some decent songs with a bunch of Fisher Price instruments played over the tracks. I’ve always wanted to like New Order but the majority of their work is ruined by awful synth choices over what would be otherwise good songs. Less said about the lyrics the better half the time too

Achtung Baby

2/5

An ok album. Not a scratch on Joshua Tree and earlier work. I feel like this is where they started to go inside themselves abit

Live At The Harlem Square Club

Sam Cooke

2/5

One of those great Sunday afternoon albums. Love the feel of the songs in the live setting but not a record I’d visit too often

Fear Of A Black Planet

Public Enemy

3/5

A bit long, could do with some cutting down to make it more streamline but generally a decent record

Every Picture Tells A Story

Rod Stewart

2/5

The Village Green Preservation Society

The Kinks

1/5

Certainly better than their Arthur album but still pretty bland. Starts off ok but descends into bland 60’s twee shite nearer the end

White Light / White Heat

The Velvet Underground

2/5

Dookie

Green Day

5/5

Altered my brain chemistry when I first listened to this as a kid. Bangers from start to finish.

Drunk

Thundercat

4/5

I love this record but it’s definitely too long in places. Master of the new wave of jazz/funk artists out there

Bad Company

2/5

Nope 👎

Dance Mania

Tito Puente

2/5

Me Against The World

2Pac

2/5

Parachutes

Coldplay

3/5

I reckon if you played this album to people without the name attached, the ratings would be much higher. Yes their recent work is pop trash but their first few records were fantastic. Excellent debut but I prefer their 2nd & 3rd records overall

Swordfishtrombones

Tom Waits

2/5

Time Out

The Dave Brubeck Quartet

4/5

The Genius Of Ray Charles

Ray Charles

2/5

Sweet Baby James

James Taylor

2/5

Modern Life Is Rubbish

Blur

2/5

Sounds like an early Bowie parody album. Thought I’d enjoy this as I love Albarns work both solo and Gorillaz but this album ain’t it

Bossanova

Pixies

3/5

Dire Straits

3/5

Sultans lifts it up about a star or so and is easily the best song here by a country mile. Not a bad album by any stretch, but kind of plods along doing nothing

Elephant

The White Stripes

4/5

Head Hunters

Herbie Hancock

5/5

John Barleycorn Must Die

Traffic

2/5

Cupid & Psyche 85

Scritti Politti

2/5

Nahh

The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady

Charles Mingus

3/5

Aqualung

Jethro Tull

3/5

Damaged

Black Flag

3/5

Let's Stay Together

Al Green

2/5

KIWANUKA

Michael Kiwanuka

3/5

Sign 'O' The Times

Prince

2/5

The Last Of The True Believers

Nanci Griffith

3/5

After The Gold Rush

Neil Young

3/5

Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

4/5

Let's Get It On

Marvin Gaye

3/5

Pornography

The Cure

3/5

Speakerboxxx/The Love Below

OutKast

3/5

The Doors

2/5

Forever Changes

Love

3/5

Green River

Creedence Clearwater Revival

3/5

Permission to Land

The Darkness

2/5

Whilst I believe the album comes from a good place, it’s just too cheesy and a pastiche of a genre that is already abit much.

Triangle

The Beau Brummels

3/5

Paul's Boutique

Beastie Boys

3/5

Cloud Nine

The Temptations

2/5

In The Court Of The Crimson King

King Crimson

3/5

Pyromania

Def Leppard

3/5

Boy In Da Corner

Dizzee Rascal

2/5

The New Tango

Astor Piazzolla

4/5

Hms Fable

Shack

2/5

There were some nice moments (Streets of Kenny, Danielle) on this but that would be obliterated the next minute by the most middle of the road Britpop indie crap. Really frustrating album

Get Behind Me Satan

The White Stripes

3/5

Good record but it doesn’t quite reach the heights of Elephant or White Blood Cells for me.

I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You

Aretha Franklin

3/5

Talking Timbuktu

Ali Farka Touré

3/5

Out Of The Blue

Electric Light Orchestra

2/5

The Beatles in space right? That isn’t a compliment to The Beatles or space. I feel like this album should be good but it just isn’t. Same song for about an hour.

Devotional Songs

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

2/5

Music Has The Right To Children

Boards of Canada

4/5

A Hard Day's Night

Beatles

1/5

Every song is the fucking same. It’s either I’ll break your heart, you’ll break my heart or I’m gonna finger ol’ Peggy Sue when we get back from the movies. Give me my 30 minutes back.

Buena Vista Social Club

3/5

From Elvis In Memphis

Elvis Presley

3/5

Never really listend to much Elvis outside of the radio hits and found myself enjoying this more than I thought I would. There were a few tracks that I didn't really gel with especially the ballads, but some others (Kentucky Rain, Suspicious Minds) I thought were great. Musically its incredible, but probably wouldn't return to listen too often.

Vauxhall And I

Morrissey

3/5

An incredibly divisive character, probably even to himself. However I love The Smiths and parts of his solo discography although I think he has better material than this record personally. Morrissey is a good exercise in separating the art and the artist I guess.

I Am a Bird Now

Antony and the Johnsons

3/5

Haunting. A great album but a very difficult listen in places.

She's So Unusual

Cyndi Lauper

2/5

The hits are great but the rest is a bit forgettable. It’s fine but nothing special.

Nilsson Schmilsson

Harry Nilsson

2/5

'Down' and 'Jump into the Fire' are bangers. Didn't know this was the Coconut song guy either. Fun little record.

Talking Heads 77

Talking Heads

3/5

Funeral

Arcade Fire

5/5

Immaculate album. Perfect from front to back.

Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1

George Michael

1/5

Not for me at all. Recording sounds awful with far too much reverb. Most of the songs here aren’t even good pop songs with the exception of Freedom. The rest is very difficult to get through and I honestly couldn’t wait for it to be over

Ray Of Light

Madonna

4/5

Well consider me surprised. I was expecting this to be pure pop shite and I was pleasantly shocked to find myself truly enjoying this record. I believe William Orbits inclusion probably had a lot to do with what I loved about it but still. It is a bit on the long side though which lets it down near the end.

Iron Maiden

3/5

Good album ruined by its production. I casually enjoy Iron Maiden but prefer the Bruce fronted stuff.

The Libertines

4/5

The Hissing Of Summer Lawns

Joni Mitchell

5/5

Paul Simon

3/5

Close To The Edge

Yes

2/5

Figure 8

Elliott Smith

3/5

Fromohio

fIREHOSE

2/5

Rubber Soul

Beatles

1/5

I truly dislike The Beatles

Bitches Brew

Miles Davis

4/5

Songs From The Big Chair

Tears For Fears

5/5

Sheer Heart Attack

Queen

1/5

Tusk

Fleetwood Mac

1/5

What a horrible sounding record. Feels like a collection of songs just jumbled together with the odd gem (Storms and most of the Stevie fronted songs) in amongst the garbage.

The Köln Concert

Keith Jarrett

2/5

Physical Graffiti

Led Zeppelin

4/5

Paranoid

Black Sabbath

5/5

Dirty

Sonic Youth

3/5

A good album by a great band. Daydream Nation is still gold standard for Sonic Youth in my opinion

Juju

Siouxsie And The Banshees

5/5

I’ve always loved Spellbound but never checked out anything else from this record. That was a mistake as this is a cracking post punk/goth album. Immediate re listen

The Real Thing

Faith No More

5/5

Feast of Wire

Calexico

3/5

Moving Pictures

Rush

5/5

Bryter Layter

Nick Drake

5/5